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![]() whats the best rpm to launch at (~1600-1900) ? When is it best to change gears.. as in what rpm? Also, do stock 5.0's come with posi?
Thnks guys.... (you could say a newb, but i gota find out somehow...)
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92 LX Coupe 5.0- under construction 89 GT 5.0- wrecked on 7/03 3.08 gears, Saleen Suspension, MSD Ignition, Underdrive pulleys, Flowmaster force II Cat-Back exhuast, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Elec. Fan. |
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![]() sorry, accidnetly posted this twice....see, i hit the post...i go outside and move my car...i come back it looks frozen, so i rehit the post....came up twice
![]() admin please close this thread.....thnks |
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: San Diego, CA
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![]() From what I have heard the 5.0's have a traction lok differential. This means that when one wheel begins spinning the other wheel will begin to move. It isnt a direct posi. I usually launch at like 2000 on the street and it goes but i ahve never been to a track before so I dunno if it is different.
Later
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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![]() Get some slicks and launch at 5k.
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![]() Quote:
Anyways...I used to shift mine stock at ~5100 rpm but as previously mentioned there are variances in each car. As for the launch, higher revs (2000-2500) while riding the clutch works well, but will drastically shorten the life of your clutch. Best thing to do is to make a trip to the track and try different methods to suit your driving style/car. |
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![]() i didn't think that was funny....just figured u was trying to hate on me asking a question...but i guess its alright =) hehe..(not laughing at ur 'joke')
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![]() There was actually supposed to be one of these
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All I said was: Get some slicks and launch at 5k. You two are acting like I went off on you. ![]() ![]() |
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![]() Well, it seemed as if u were trying to... but if u did, i dont mind...and since you didn't, its all good
![]() thnks for the tip on the tires though, and i'd probably b doing more street then track. I think the closest track is like at least an hour away...prob 3hrs..
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92 LX Coupe 5.0- under construction 89 GT 5.0- wrecked on 7/03 3.08 gears, Saleen Suspension, MSD Ignition, Underdrive pulleys, Flowmaster force II Cat-Back exhuast, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Elec. Fan. |
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![]() What kind of tires are you running now? What size?
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All about the Windsor.
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![]() jonnyk.....relax man. Everything's gonna be okay.
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![]() K how about with my combo listed blow with my 3.73 gears
I cant hook at all THe guy before me had et streets on it and it hooked alto better but i dont know if i need wider rims or what? I have an air bag and adjustable shocks but i cant get any traction with eh biggest firestone tires i can find that are as sticky as i can get before running near slicks. THey are on the pony rims Also How much help would movin my battery to rear really help? SHould I just throw some weight in the back so i dont spin for forever its horrible peopel wiht alot less power can beat me because i jsut sit there and i cant really ride the clutch in as with i go to second anyway aif i floor it it jsut spins ALl suggestions would be helpful
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![]() HUH?
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![]() vetteeatr Moving the battery to the back would help quite a bit, look on my site, I got a brand new one for sale.
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